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CAD E100S Condenser Microphone Supercardioid
WombatPete
4
Jul 29, 2017
Anyone know - is there a recorder similar to the Zoom H5 but cheaper? Pricey first set-up.
WombatPete
4
Jul 29, 2017
WombatPeteActually, maybe we should try to start a Zoom H5 drop
chirospasm
15
Jul 29, 2017
WombatPeteHave you looked into the Saramonic SR-VRM1?
chirospasm
15
Jul 29, 2017
WombatPeteAdditionally, I might suggest the Focusrite Scarlett Solo, which clocks in at about $99. But that's only if you're going to be using a computer to record from.
WombatPete
4
Jul 29, 2017
chirospasmChiro, thanks. The Saramonic looks like it might be a great option. How's the noise floor on that, any idea? To use that with this mic, what else would you get in the kit?
chirospasm
15
Jul 29, 2017
WombatPeteSilent pre-amp, nearly no added noise floor. The only thing you might need is a super short male-to-female XLR cable or bridge to connect it to the mic -- it doesn't like to fit into mics directly, sadly.
WombatPete
4
Jul 29, 2017
chirospasmI watched the booth junkie vid on the thing - it looked he only needed an extender because the shock mount got in the way. Looking at images, it looks like they should connect without a problem. (Do we want shock mount for this mic, btw? I didn't see one in his starter setup.) If the noise floor is that low, then this sounds pretty perfect. I can do any sound manipulation in a computer, right? Having recorded a clean initial signal...
chirospasm
15
Jul 30, 2017
WombatPeteYup, it records on an SD card, so all you'd need is a reader for that card and you'd be good to go in your audio software of choice
WombatPete
4
Jul 30, 2017
chirospasmAnd the advantage of the Zoom over this is a built in mic I don't need, plus pre-amp controls I can reproduce in computer? I am somewhat new to this...
chirospasm
15
Jul 30, 2017
WombatPete The Zoom's interface for recording is a little easier to use, can record at a partly higher frequency (96k vs 48k) than the Saramonic, on some versions you can plug more than one mic in / connect it to a computer via USB, on some versions you have access to built-in effects, and you can always use the Zoom's built in mic in a pinch if traveling without one. The Zoom H4N ($189 at AMZN), for instance, is going to cost more because of these added features. This CAD mic we're all excited about will need 48V to work properly (and it, interestingly, includes batteries in case a preamp isn't available), so either recording device (Zoom or Saramon) will work well to keep that mic doing what it needs to be doing. Zoom allows you to set the preamp/gain; the Saramon also lets you set the preamp/gain. No real difference there -- other than the preamp is super clean on both. If you have the money available, I would recommend the Zoom H4N (not the pro version) as a great starter recording device. However, the Saramonic will work just fine for you needs, I suspect, as well.
WombatPete
4
Jul 30, 2017
chirospasmFor anyone reading this, I think this review is very helpful (although it's not in the title, it hits the H5, too). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJCjbLw5Lh8
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